Chapter 121: The Phoenix (3)


    Chapter 121 < The Phoenix (3). >


    (This time, its the beach Princess Lee Seo-eun, Cheon-o Groups Seong Hyun-woos midnight date)


    (The princess couple, who have been quietly dating for three months, will they be reborn as the couple of the century?)


    Lee Seo-eun and Seong Hyun-woos contract date continued.


    The ces they went became dating spots and attracted crowds.


    There were even favorable analysis articles saying that the princess couple was boosting the domestic market.


    What the hell!


    In the pce, some maids passing by were startled by the sound of someone making a fuss. They soon realized that it was the princes pce and pretended not to notice.


    How is this possible? Just by dating one guy, her approval rating goes up?


    Its not impossible. They both had good images to begin with.


    Royal Secretary.


    Im just stating the objective facts. You should have behaved better in the first ce.


    Despite his somewhat rude words, Lee Kang didnt say anything to him. The royal secretary was the son of a nanny maid and was like a brother to Lee Kang.


    But why do you hate the princess?


    Shes annoying! She doesnt know her ce and acts up.


    The truth was, he felt inferior when he saw that Lee Seo-eun could do anything easily while he couldnt.


    Anyway, the next emperor will be yours. Do you need to have a solid base?


    With a snake-like face, he spoke softly and reassured Lee Kang.


    Its fun to see them delude themselves and suffer from false hope, isnt it?


    Thats true.


    He had to admit that it made sense. Seeing Lee Kangs mood soften, the royal secretary looked at him with a strange gaze.


    Your Highness, how about this?


    He whispered in Lee Kangs ear with a cunning expression.


    And Lee Seo-eun, who fell into Lee Kang and the royal secretarys scheme, was trying to avoid the reporters interviews and enter the pce.


    Is it true that you assaulted someone this morning?


    The victims side says they will sue you, how do you feel about that?


    There is a spection that the victim is the ex-lover of Cheon-o Groups Seong Hyun-woo, was it a love triangle fight?


    As a clich, the couple who were doing well faced hardship and adversity. The royal secretary, who had bribed a woman who secretly had a crush on Seong Hyun-woo, set up a clever trap.


    The bribed woman provoked Lee Seo-eun by mentioning Seong Hyun-woo, and Lee Seo-eun, who had been patient, was just trying to help her when she was about to fall, but the CCTV showed that Lee Seo-eun was assaulting and pushing her at a perfect angle.


    The person who imed to be the victim was interviewing with all kinds of media and said they would sue Lee Seo-eun.


    Are you okay?


    Lee Seo-eun, who barely entered her room, sighed as she looked at Choi, the maid who asked her carefully.


    Its not me.


    Of course, I know its not. Dont worry. Were still investigating on our side.


    But people dont believe that. Lee Seo-eun walked shakily andy down on the bed. The media was constantly debating the abolition of the royal family, and in the process, Lee Seo-euns incidents and idents that she didnt even do were brought up. She was exhausted from trying to keep up appearances.


    Its really not me


    Itll be cleared up soon, dont worry too much. Lets watch TV, shall we?


    Choi, who was trying to cheer up Lee Seo-eun, deliberately pressed the remote control with an exaggerated tone.


    (The assault incident of Princess Lee Seo-eun that happened this morning in Cheongdam-dong)


    Change the channel.


    Huh? Just a moment.


    Choi turned up the TV volume instead.


    (What do you think of the assault incident of your lover, Princess Lee Seo-eun?)


    (Its not worth answering.)


    Lee Seo-eun, who had pulled the nket over her head, suddenly sat up and fixed her eyes on the TV. He was wearing a neat suit and had his hair half-tied back, but the only difference was that his expression, which was always smiling, was grim.


    (Were you acquainted with the victim, as we heard? Was it a love triangle fight?)


    (Was the princess violent by nature?)


    He ignored them and kept walking, but suddenly he stopped and turned around. The reporters pushed their microphones forward.


    (Shes not that kind of person.)


    (But the victims side already)


    (Then you only believe their side and bother me like this? I said its not Seo-eun. Do you need more exnation?)


    (But the evidence)


    (Did you analyze the evidence properly? Many experts found problems in the video, but what do you believe? Did you get paid or something?)


    Some of them actually received money from Lee Kang. But they shut their mouths at his blunt question.


    (I believe Seo-eun. Shes not that kind of person.)


    His eyes, staring straight at the camera, were filled with faith and trust. Soon his expression turned cold.


    (Clear them out.)


    He ordered the bodyguards who were waiting nearby to get rid of the trash. He walked away again.


    It was not surprising to see someone who was always misbehaving act like that. But when someone who was always upright and proper shot back like that, the reporters and the spectators stared at him nkly.


    (Gasp!)


    (If its not enough, bill it to Cheono Group.)


    He even snatched the camera from the annoying reporter and threw it on the ground. He took out all the money from his wallet and threw it at the reporter. It was a very insulting act.


    Wow


    Choi Sang-gung eximed softly, and Lee Seo-eun frowned. Seong Hyun-woo would suffer the consequences of doing that to a reporter. Especially since he was in the position of a prince


    At that moment, Lee Seo-euns phone rang. It was a text message from Seong Hyun-woo, asking her to meet him at the usual ce.


    Lee Seo-eun, who was heading to the meeting ce, quickened her pace when she saw Seong Hyun-woo in the distance.


    Didnt I tell you not to do anything stupid?


    Thud, a dull sound was heard, and Lee Seo-eun hid behind the wall. Seong Hyun-woos father, Chairman Seong, stormed out and yelled at him to behave properly before getting into the car.


    Lee Seo-eun pretended not to notice and went up to the rooftop of the building, the meeting ce.


    Why did you do that?


    On the rooftop, there was a small garden, a tform in the center, and string lights wrapped around the trees and railings. It was the core location of Guk-sae, Seong Hyun-woos frequent hideout.


    I dont know.


    Lee Seo-eun sat next to Seong Hyun-woo, who was looking at the night sky.


    We cant change public opinion right away, so why dont we just go along with it?


    Are you kidding me?


    I kept my promise.


    She remembered what he said one day, Even if the world doesnt believe you, I will. Lee Seo-eun was speechless for a moment.


    Her eyes were on the sky, but her attention was on him. She felt suffocated and said in a low voice.


    Why are you doing this?


    He got up from his seat and knelt down in front of Lee Seo-eun.


    Because I like you, Your Highness?


    He looked up at her. His eyes sparkled, perhaps because of the light. Lee Seo-eun turned her head away from his gaze.


    Stop joking.


    Im serious.


    He lowered his head for a moment and then looked at her face again. His expression was earnest. He wanted to hold her hand, but he clenched his fist and held back, afraid that she would be startled by his touch. He poured out his feelings.


    I like you.


    Maybe you dont remember, but since a long time ago.


    Lee Seo-eun didnt have parents since the day she remembered her childhood. She had to endure her grandfathers subtle pressure and Lee Kangs restraint. But she thought she could make it on her own.


    The first time she received affection without any strings attached, it was sweeter than she expected. But she felt like she would fall apart if she gave in to her feelings.


    You should ice your face.


    So she ran away.


    Cut!


    Seong Hyun-woo stared at Lee Seo-euns back as she ran away. And he gazed at the door she left for a long time. When the directors cut sign was heard, Yoo Yeon-seo closed his tired eyes.


    Hyun-woo (sitting in front of Seo-eun and looking up at her face) Because I like you, Your Highness?


    It might sound cheesy if you just read the script. But it was the actors role to make the dialogue and the situation appealing. When he delivered this line, he had to mix half of it with yfulness and half of it with seriousness.


    The director and Shin Ye-won, who were watching the monitor, looked satisfied, but Yoo Yeon-seo furrowed his brow. It didnte out as he intended, and he thought he could do better if he filmed it one more time.


    Should we do it again?


    The assistant director looked at his watch. It was a pre-produced drama, so the schedule was rxed, and there was still time left for filming. The director looked at Shin Ye-won.


    Its really good now But if Ye-won and Yeon-seo want to, lets do it one more time.


    Im sorry. Sister, lets do it one more time.


    Shin Ye-won nodded agreeably.


    And Lee Seo-eun, along with Choi Sang-gung, investigated the scene of the incident early in the morning to clear her name.


    That car It was on the CCTV, right?


    Yes, oh! The ck box!


    After pleading with the car owner, Lee Seo-eun and Choi Sang-gung secured the video and uploaded it to the video tform.


    (Who is responsible for the malicious public opinion maniption against Princess Lee Seo-eun?)


    (Princess Lee Seo-euns assault was not true. It was just a good intention to catch her from falling)


    The victim, who had threatened to sue the princess through the media until yesterday, disappeared. And public opinion changed.


    Criticism of those who instigated the assault, sympathy for Lee Seo-eun, and favorable reactions to Seong Hyun-woo, who had believed in her until the end.


    After solving all the problems, Lee Seo-eun answered the phone that rang for the first time in a long time.


    What? You didnt answer my calls.


    (Oh, Im sorry. I was busy with something urgent. But wasnt it you who didnt answer after that?)


    Lee Seo-euns face turned red as she ran out of words.


    So, what happened to that woman?


    (Are you jealous?)


    What do you mean?


    Seong Hyun-woo was surprised by the unexpected answer and soon smiled pleasantly.


    (Oh did you?)


    Why are youughing?


    (Actually, I was busy with that matter.)


    Dont worry if its a false usation. Ive solved everything.


    (Did you find out who ordered it? I found out something interesting.)


    While they were out of touch, Seong Hyun-woo investigated the person who imed to be the victim, the reporter who wrote malicious articles, and the rtionship with Lee Kang. Lee Seo-eun didnt hesitate to reveal the truth.


    (The prince Lee Kang was behind the malicious public opinion against the princess.)


    (Who is Lee Kang? The notorious yboy of the royal familyhis approval rating plummeted to the 10% range)


    Did you have to do that to Lee Kang?


    I hate being insulted for something I didnt do.


    Seo-eun hes your brother.


    So you want me to ignore him attacking me?


    And the confrontation between the emperor and Lee Seo-eun begins.


    When Lee Seo-eun and Seong Hyun-woo confirmed their feelings and started a real rtionship instead of a contract, another crisis came.


    Wow, our sister. Your face is blooming since youre dating.


    Nothing more to say? Im leaving.


    Seong Hyun-woo, dont trust that bastard too much.


    What?


    Lee Kang, who seeded in distracting Lee Seo-euns attention, smirked and stabbed a wedge.


    Didnt you know that our dad and Seong Hyun-woo made a contract for your marriage?